Buying Handmade Shoes by Barker

Buying Handmade Shoes by Barker

When it comes to investing in a pair of handmade shoes there’s several English shoemakers who continue to honour traditional shoemaking techniques in Northampton, England. One shoemaker in particular is Barker who celebrated their 140th anniversary having been founded by Arthur Barker in the Northamptonshire village of Earls Barton in 1880.
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Know Your Barker Last

Know Your Barker Last

A well made Goodyear-welted shoe will last a long time but the same with good fitting will last considerably longer. The comfort and wearability of a Barker shoe is paramount to our customers around the world...
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Barker Shoes Launches New Website For Russia

Barker Shoes Launches New Website For Russia

Alongside celebrating the 140th anniversary of Barker and its village shoemaking history in Earls Barton, Northampton we’re pleased to announce the arrival of the Barker Russia website (ru.barkershoes.com). Following the continued success of Barker shoes with our selected Russian partners and stockists we welcome a Russian translated version of the Barker website presenting the latest Barker mens and womens brogues, Oxfords, Derbys and boots plus more.
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Meet Freddie

Meet Freddie

A new addition to the Barker Creative collection for Spring / Summer 2020, Freddie is a casual Chelsea boot made from soft suede leather on a comfortable crepe sole.
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Barker of Earls Barton Archive Collection

Barker of Earls Barton Archive Collection

To celebrate our 140th anniversary Barker proudly presents the Barker of Earls Barton Archive collection, a capsule range rediscovering our village shoe making history.
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